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Marines fire rounds down range during Combat Pistol Program qualification training and firing at the Puuloa Range Training Facility in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, April 30, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - Marines fire rounds down range during Combat Pistol Program qualification training and firing at the Puuloa Range Training Facility in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, April 30, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Marines practice new pistol qualify at the range

One of a Marine’s best friends is his or her rifle. Marines master it as they master their lives. But if a Marine runs out of ammo or their rifle stops working during combat, a pistol could be their backup weapon. Marines learned about the new Combat Pistol Program qualification training and firing, which will replace annual pistol training.

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